WALKING & HIKING
Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées
SWITZERLAND
DAY 1 Admire enchanting Lake Orta, creative inspiration of Flaubert and Tchaikovsky • Hike past a clifftop sanctuary and up to the 21 ancient chapels of Sacro Monte • Explore quiet lanes in the charming medieval village of Orta San Giulio • Savor mouthwatering cuisine at our lakeside hotel. » Laqua by the Lake - Premiere DAYS 2–3 Hike mountain paths and trails amid frescoed hamlets • Marvel at breathtaking scenery, including dramatic views from Monte Mottarone, 4,000 feet above Lakes Orta and Maggiore • Visit the town of Stresa and boat to Isola Bella, home to Palazzo Borromeo • Walk along Lake Maggiore from Cannero Riviera to Canobbio, passing tiny chapels and crossing small bridges • Our luxurious retreat provides an ideal setting for a sunset aperitivo . » Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées - Premiere shown above DAYS 4–6 Hike past magnificent villas, colorful gardens and castle ruins to Varenna • Walk to Italy’s shortest river, the 800-foot-long “River of Milk” • Enjoy the shore of the lake at our hotel’s beach club in Menaggio • Ferry to beautiful Bellagio, known as the Pearl of the Lake, and stroll its scenic waterfront promenade and shopping district • Marvel at Villa Melzi, one of Lake Como’s grand estates • Learn the art of truffle hunting from a local farmer • Pause in Baita Belvedere, where a mountain lunch awaits • A private boat takes you to the western shore of Lake Como • Explore 18th-century Villa Balbianello and relish the vistas of the lake and surrounding hills. » Grand Hotel Victoria - Premiere Shimmering blue waters against a stunning alpine backdrop. Majestic palazzos, timeless villas and lovely lakeside towns. Quiet hikes above it all. Savor every beautiful detail. Stylish Sojourn in the Italian Lake District ITALY’S LAKE COMO & BELLAGIO
Lake Como
ITALY
Cannobio
Cannero Riviera
Varenna
Bellagio
Lake Maggiore Lake Lugano
Lake Orta
Stresa
Orta San Giulio
Milan
ROME
6 Days Activity Levels 1-4 Premiere Hotels $7,399 to $8,099 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Your Private Group o \ Search ILSW on backroads.com
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